Tough words today from State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert on North Korea, but there’s just one problem…
#DPRK will not obtain a nuclear capability. Whether through diplomacy or force is up to the regime @StateDept
— Morgan Ortagus (@statedeptspox) October 1, 2017
…yeah. That’s pretty bad:
Of note: North Korea has already tested a nuclear device six times since 2006. https://t.co/kRHCGTdPHp
— Glenn Kessler (@GlennKesslerWP) October 1, 2017
https://twitter.com/passantino/status/914583054076674048
https://twitter.com/TMannWSJ/status/914566685788696576
If the U.S. doesn't back up this red line the world will take notice. => https://t.co/ioxbbCaHTK
— David M. Drucker (@DavidMDrucker) October 1, 2017
She also tweeted that diplomatic channels are open with the Norks, at least for now:
Diplomatic channels are open for #KimJongUn for now. They won't be open forever @StateDept @potus
— Morgan Ortagus (@statedeptspox) October 1, 2017
This seems to be in response to these Trump tweets from this a.m.:
I told Rex Tillerson, our wonderful Secretary of State, that he is wasting his time trying to negotiate with Little Rocket Man…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 1, 2017
…Save your energy Rex, we'll do what has to be done!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 1, 2017
So, good cop/bad cop routine?
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